Known as "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" because of the flowers presented to the winner, the Preakness marks the second race of the Triple Crown.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2018 Preakness Stakes.

When is the 2018 Preakness Stakes?

The Preakness Stakes is always held on the third Saturday in May. This year, that date is May 19. The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes is a race for 3-year-old fillies (female horses) and will run on Friday, May 18.

How to watch pre-race coverage

NBC will provide TV coverage from 5-7:15 p.m. ET. NBC Sports Network will broadcast Preakness Prep from 2:30-5 p.m. on Saturday. The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes will also be broadcast on NBC Sports Network from 3-5 p.m. ET. The events can also be live-streamed on fuboTV.

2017 Preakness Stakes winner

Cloud Computing won the 2017 Preakness Stakes, defeating Classic Empire by a head. Cloud Computing became just the fourth horse in the last 34 years to win the Preakness after not participating in the Kentucky Derby.